Royal Mews Shop, London
What to buy here: Commemorative Pillbox
This tastefully designed and decorated pillbox is part of a series of commemorative items created by Buckingham Palace to honor the wedding of Prince William to Catherine Middleton on April 29, 2011. The official Royal Wedding china collection is exclusively available at Buckingham Palace shops and serves as a truly exceptional keepsake and collectible gift. The pillbox has a diameter of 2½ inches and stands one inch high. Its removable lid features the intertwined initials of the couple in gold and silver, crowned with the royal coronet.
Crafted in Stoke-on-Trent's Potteries region, this collection is meticulously handmade using techniques that have remained unchanged for over 250 years. Following the decoration and embellishment process, the pillbox undergoes the addition of multiple layers of burnished gold and platinum before receiving a final layer of 22-carat gold, all applied by hand. For secure storage and presentation, the pillbox is supplied in an attractive presentation box and carefully wrapped in tissue paper adorned with designs inspired by the wall hangings found in Clarence House, one of the royal residences. This exquisite piece serves as a meaningful memento that is destined to become a cherished family heirloom. Price: £25.
This tastefully designed and decorated pillbox is part of a series of commemorative items created by Buckingham Palace to honor the wedding of Prince William to Catherine Middleton on April 29, 2011. The official Royal Wedding china collection is exclusively available at Buckingham Palace shops and serves as a truly exceptional keepsake and collectible gift. The pillbox has a diameter of 2½ inches and stands one inch high. Its removable lid features the intertwined initials of the couple in gold and silver, crowned with the royal coronet.
Crafted in Stoke-on-Trent's Potteries region, this collection is meticulously handmade using techniques that have remained unchanged for over 250 years. Following the decoration and embellishment process, the pillbox undergoes the addition of multiple layers of burnished gold and platinum before receiving a final layer of 22-carat gold, all applied by hand. For secure storage and presentation, the pillbox is supplied in an attractive presentation box and carefully wrapped in tissue paper adorned with designs inspired by the wall hangings found in Clarence House, one of the royal residences. This exquisite piece serves as a meaningful memento that is destined to become a cherished family heirloom. Price: £25.
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Sight Name: Royal Mews Shop
Sight Location: London, England (See walking tours in London)
Sight Type: Shopping
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Sight Type: Shopping
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